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#BTHTeamFocus: Children’s Community Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy Team

#BTHTeamFocus: Children’s Community Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy Team We are highlighting our community teams to show the service they offer to children and their families in Blackpool and the surrounding areas. The Children’s Community Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy Team, managed by Rachel Martin, offers specialist care to children and young people aged from 0-19 and… Continue Reading #BTHTeamFocus: Children’s Community Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy Team

Blackpool hospital takes part in International Fraud Awareness Week campaign

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been embracing International Fraud Awareness Week (IFAW) by highlighting issues of fraud committed against the NHS. IFAW promotes the importance of counter fraud work in all organisations and raises fraud awareness across all sectors. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals has been participating in the week by joining the NHS Counter… Continue Reading Blackpool hospital takes part in International Fraud Awareness Week campaign

A cuppa to raise funds for cancer in Blackpool

Macmillan Coffee mornings across Blackpool Teaching Hospitals help to raise £2,366.64 in funds for cancer patients. The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre hosted a coffee morning and staff working at Blackpool Victoria Hospital brought in their delicious cakes to enjoy a treat with colleagues whilst raising funds for an important cause. The games, cakes… Continue Reading A cuppa to raise funds for cancer in Blackpool

Adult autistic group bid to win Blackpool flower competition

A Blackpool group is empowering people with autism to join together and support one another in daily life. The group meet three times a week at the Blackpool Centre for Independent Living in an outdoor shed which they have made their own. With 70% of adults with autism having a diagnosis of anxiety or depression,… Continue Reading Adult autistic group bid to win Blackpool flower competition

Fylde coast residents urged to join organ donation register

NHS Staff on the Fylde coast are doing their bit to promote the benefits of organ donation. During Organ Donation Week, NHS Blood and Transplant is urging people to talk to their families about organ donation to increase the number of people whose lives can be saved or transformed by an organ transplant. Around 130… Continue Reading Fylde coast residents urged to join organ donation register

Book pledge a novel idea for Children’s Ward

Children at Blackpool Victoria Hospital will have new pages to turn after the Children’s Ward was gifted over £250 worth of books. Owner of Mrs G and the Reading Tepee Bookshop, Leanne Garrett, 32, sparked the idea for a community book pledge when her little girl Ophelia spent some time at the hospitals A&E Department.… Continue Reading Book pledge a novel idea for Children’s Ward

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust welcomes new Governors

BLACKPOOL Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced the results of its latest round of Governor elections. This election was to fill seats due to vacancies or terms of office ending in the following public constituencies: Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North West Counties, and in the following staff constituencies: Nursing & Midwifery and Clinical Support.… Continue Reading Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust welcomes new Governors

Could you join Blackpool’s Cancer Choir?

A choir has been set up for people who have been affected by cancer living on the Fylde coast. Blackpool Cancer Choir was developed by the Macmillan team at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, following an idea to engage with the community and with people who care for someone, are a relative, or a previous or present… Continue Reading Could you join Blackpool’s Cancer Choir?

Successful system helps end of life patients

AN electronic system which helps support patients through their final years is a huge success. The End of Life team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has established a system up known as Electronic Palliative Care Coordination System Records, (EPaCCs), to allow the sharing of patient records between GPs, patients and staff at Blackpool Victoria… Continue Reading Successful system helps end of life patients

Blackpool Mental health partnership is a success

A pilot that was introduced to respond to people experiencing mental health crisis between Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, North West Ambulance NHS Service Trust (NWAS) and Lancashire Constabulary is proving to be a huge success in providing the most appropriate care, support and treatment to people. The pilot, called Psynergy, was launched last December… Continue Reading Blackpool Mental health partnership is a success